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To shake or vibrate jerkily or nervously
“But, then, the washing machine began to agitate more and more slowly, until, one day, it no longer agitated at all.”
To mix up or agitate the contents of
“Add the yeast and quickly agitate the mixture.”
To excite someone, typically to upset or disturb them
“Undoubtedly, my observations will once again agitate a few people who will tell me that I should get behind U.S. automakers instead of criticizing them.”
To cause disarray or disorganization in the order of
“I'd like to preserve Mospheiran authority on this station, and not agitate the situation beyond easy remedy.”
To campaign to arouse public concern and action about an issue
“The women had begun to agitate for better conditions.”
To discuss an issue with a view to finding a resolution
“This blocked Cramer's capacity to agitate the issue of the electoral bill aggressively and eroded his moral authority.”
To annoy or irritate
To incite or cause troublesome acts
To provoke or instigate someone into action
To move or jolt around unsteadily or abruptly
To become disobedient against authority
To influence, usually emotionally
To make a demand by crying out noisily
To express different opinions about something, often angrily
To cause to move with a jerk
(of liquid) To be agitated or turbulent, especially due to boiling
To have a strong emotional effect on, especially joy
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